The Following Statements Were Printed in Journal Articles in the Field

question 73

Essay

The following statements were printed in journal articles in the field of psychology. Explain what each statement means to a person who is unfamiliar with the concept of confidence intervals:
a. "The average grade point average of a Greenwald State College Student is 2.9 ±.3 (95% CI)."
b. "The average number of overtime hours worked in the plumbing industry is 3.7 with a 99% confidence interval of 2.5-4.9."
c. "Each 1 hour per day of brisk walking is associated with a 24% (95% CI, 19-29%)reduction in obesity."

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Definitions:

Learner's Performance

The measurable outcome of a learning process, indicating the extent to which a learner has acquired knowledge, skills, or competencies.

Work Career

Pertains to the professional journey and progress an individual makes in their field of employment or occupation over time.

Utopian View

An idealistic perspective that envisions a perfect society where everything functions harmoniously and all citizens are content.

Self-Transformation

The process of profound change in a person, leading to significant personal growth and new ways of being and thinking.